FEES
MBS
Full Barium
100

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

What is FEES?

100

Modified Barium Swallow

What does MBS stand for?


100

Radiologist or radiology technologist

Who performs a full barium?


200

Implement dietary restrictions

What is the SLP's role during the FEES exam?

200

A radiologist and an SLP

Who performs an MBS?

200

Upper GI tract

What does a full barium examine?

300

Pharyngeal phase aspiration

What does the FEES exam diagnose?

300

Oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal

What 3 phases of swallowing do we examine during an MBS?

300

Esophagram

What is full barium also known as?


400

A patient with dysphagia

Who qualifies for a FEES exam?

400

Barium

What is added to the food/liquid during an MBS?

400

To help dilate the esophagus for optimal imaging

What are gas crystals used for?

500

The anatomy and physiology of the hypopharynx

What does the FEES exam view?

500

True!

True or false: MBS involves fluoroscopic evaluation

500

NPO for 12 hours

What are some considerations before a full barium?